Vermont Tech is pleased to announce the hire of Leandre Waldo-Johnson as the college’s new Associate Director of Communications, Development and Marketing. Joining Vermont Tech most recently from RunVermont where she served as Director of Communications, Waldo-Johnson will begin work this fall to lead the college’s marketing initiatives. Waldo-Johnson will be responsible for commanding the college’s strategic development projects, building upon VTC’s respected reputation and niche as the state’s only college with a mission of applied education.
“Leandre is an exciting addition to our team at VTC,” said Martha Trombley Oakes, associate dean for institutional advancement at Vermont Tech. “With an extensive background in both communications and higher education, we’re thrilled to welcome such a talented and experienced staff member who will serve as an important asset for the college’s marketing initiatives as we continue to grow.”
Prior to her position at RunVermont where Waldo-Johnson played a crucial role in the development and execution of the KeyBank Vermont City Marathon, she was employed by Boston College where she gained experience in the higher education realm as an assistant director and project manager. Waldo-Johnson earned her Bachelor of Arts degree, graduating cum laude from Hamilton College and received her Masters of Business Administration from The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University where she specialized in nonprofit management.
“I am very enthusiastic about returning to higher education administration,” said Waldo-Johnson. “I look forward to joining the Vermont Tech community to help promote the college’s innovative classes and overall mission.”